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Forensic psychiatric assessment in European Union member states
1Central Institute of Mental Health Mannheim, J5, University of Heidelberg, 68159 Mannheim, Germany. dressing@zi-mannheim.de
Objective:
To provide a structured description and cross-boundary comparison of legal frameworks and training standards relevant for forensic psychiatric assessment in European Union member states before the extension in May 2004.
Method:
Information on legislation and practice concerning the assessment of mentally disordered offenders was gathered by means of a detailed, structured questionnaire which was filled in by national experts.
Results:
Legal frameworks for the assessment and reassessment of mentally disordered offenders and professional training standards in forensic psychiatry vary markedly across EU member states.
Conclusion:
Currently a cross-boundary harmonization of legal concepts appears hard to achieve. At least a formal construction and implementation of specialist training standards in forensic psychiatry would appear desirable.
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